Sticky Chai

Name: Sticky Chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Star Anise; 0.5 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 Cloves; 1 piece Cinnamon Stick (small); 3 Green Cardamoms; 0.5 tsp Aniseed; 1 pinch Nutmeg Powder; 0.5 tbsp Ginger (finely chopped); 1 tbsp Black Tea Leaves; 1.5 tbsp Honey; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 cup Water

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

5.0

From 2 ratings

Prep Time

5min

Cook Time

5min

Total Time

10min

Indian Beverage Dairy-Free Gluten-Free

Sticky Chai is my all-time favourite twist on classic chai (tea) – a comforting fusion of spices with just the right touch of sweetness.

I love sipping it not just on cozy days but anytime, like while reading, writing or relaxing. Whether enjoyed by itself or with pastries, it's my top...

Ingredients

2 Servings

(1 serving = 1 cup)

1
Star Anise
1/2tsp
Black Peppercorns
2
Cloves
1piece
Cinnamon Stick (small)
3
Green Cardamoms
1/2tsp
Aniseed
1pinch
Nutmeg Powder
1/2tbsp
Ginger (finely chopped)
1tbsp
Black Tea Leaves
1 1/2tbsp
Honey
1tsp
Lemon Juice
2cup
Water

How to make Sticky Chai

To prepare the tea blend

Coarsely grind star anise, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, and aniseeds using a mortar & pestle or a blender. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
Add finely chopped ginger, nutmeg powder, and tea leaves to the coarsely ground spices. Thoroughly combine all the ingredients. l
In a small pan, gently heat honey, and lemon juice over low-medium heat for about a minute. Once warmed, pour this mixture over the combined tea blend in the mixing bowl. Stir well and then store the concoction in an air-tight container.

To prepare the tea-1st Method

In a saucepan, mix water with two teaspoons of the tea blend.
Let the mixture bubble up, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Strain the mixture to remove the tea leaves and spices, using a fine mesh sieve.
Serve your dairy-free Sticky Chai hot and enjoy the flavorful blend.

2nd Method

Place two teaspoons of the tea blend in a teapot, pour hot boiling water over it, cover and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
After steeping, strain the mixture to remove the tea leaves and spices, using a fine mesh sieve.
Serve your dairy-free Sticky Chai hot and enjoy the flavorful blend.

Tips & Tricks

Sticky chai blend can be refrigerated and stored in a bottle and used when required.
Adjust the spice levels and sweetener according to your taste preferences.
Honey can be substituted with maple syrup.